Project Manager

Actalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 97,424,000 - 179,088,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in DES PLAINES, IL, is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager for federal projects. You will lead cost estimation, scheduling, safety, and team leadership on complex government contracts onsite.

The role is contract to hire, fully onsite in DES PLAINES, with responsibilities spanning pre-construction activities, value engineering, vendor negotiations, and on-site supervision of subcontractors. OSHA 30 and strong MS Project skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in federal construction PM.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and teams.
• Knowledge of construction law.
• OSHA 30-hour training completed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal construction projects end-to-end.
• Develop cost estimates and bid scopes.
• Coordinate field activities between ownership and office.
• Manage schedules, budgets, quality, and safety.
• Supervise engineers and PMs on contracts.

Skills

Construction PM

Federal projects

Leadership

OSHA 30

MS Project

Communication

Contract negotiation

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager - Government Construction

Job Site: Local only- no per diem

• Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care
• North Chicago, IL 60064

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee federal projects with a focus on effective project management, cost estimation, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate highly effective project management tasks including due diligence, design review, value engineering, defining subcontract scopes, negotiating contracts, establishing and controlling schedules, and reviewing and approving scope changes.
• Manage multiple projects along with a team of construction personnel on jobs ranging in size.
• Accurately estimate project costs and author project scopes to potential bidders.
• Coordinate field activities between ownership and the office.
• Maintain general conditions and job costing.
• Manage the entire project, including scheduling, purchasing, quality, and safety.
• Participate in pre-construction services, including estimating and value engineering.
• Supervise Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction Intern assigned to contracts or work orders.
• Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
• Serve as the point of contact for project management staff, architects, subcontractors, owners, and engineers.
• Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
• Provide on-site supervision and coordinate with other subcontractors and parties on-site.
• Plan and manage all site activities by all sub-trades.
• Ensure projects align with high standards of safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 10+ years of construction project management experience, specifically in federal projects.
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Understanding of construction law.
• Adherence to company policies and regulations.
• Customer service orientation.
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred but not required).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DES PLAINES, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in DES PLAINES,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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